Why does BMW being out matter, exactly? I'd still expect Seattle to throw a lot because they can't run very well. They still have Obomanu, Butler, and Stokely, while Golden Tate is probable for the 1st time in a month. Granted they'll probably spread it around more w/o BMW, but who's to say Arenas would be the one covering him anyway.
A bigger worry for me is that McCluster might be back as he practiced in full all week. How many kick/punt returns will he take away from Arenas?
Also, are we sure that Arenas is Flowers backup? Who else do they have at CB? Might someone leap frog him while he stays at the nickel?
BTW, Flowers is doubtful and not expected to play. Sorry to subsume this thread with Arenas queries.
edit:
Found
this
As per usual, their being coy and won't name a replacement, but, unfortunately, I found this quote rather telling:
“That goes with the theory of don’t weaken two spots,” Haley said of moving the primary nickel cornerback outside.
And then there was this:
"DB Ricky Price...finished last Sunday’s game at cornerback after Flowers had left with a hamstring concern and would obviously be an option to replace Flowers again this weekend"